The Doek ABC Festival is over. It was wonderful, thanks to the great musicians, dancers, venues, cooks, photographers, filmers, techies, volunteers, drivers and – last but certainly not least – thanks to all the people who turned out in great numbers to listen, watch and enjoy. We’ll be posting films, photos and more in the coming weeks, in the meantime here’s a few nice memories (photos by Beata Szparagowska).
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Photos of Day 4 by Beata Szparagowska.
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Musicians and public had a great day yesterday exploring new compositions by Jasper Stadhouders, Joshua Abrams, Michael Moore, Keefe Jackson and Matiss Cudars.
Today the Doekompose band, featuring festival musicians from Amsterdam, Berlin and Chicago, is working on pieces by Lucio Tasca, Christian Lillinger, Mirko Montaldi, Kaja Draksler and Eric Boeren.
You can hear the results at 17:00 in the big room at Zaal 100.
Join us for dinner from 18:00 – 20:00 and then:
At 20:30
• ABC 5tet – special festival line-up
Kaja Draksler piano, John Dikeman tenor sax, Jeb Bishop trombone, Antonio Borghini bass.…
DOEK FESTIVAL 2016: ABC REAL BOOK BICYCLE TOUR
Sunday 1 May 13:30 – 18:30 + 20:30 – 21:30
The now renowned Doek Festival Real Book Bicycle Tour is on again tomorrow, from 13:30 until 18:30, followed by an extra special concert at 20:30. True to this year’s theme, we feature composers and musicians from Amsterdam, Berlin and Chicago playing in various ensembles in five surprising locations in Amsterdam North. Read on for the full program, tour user’s guide and ticket information:
Tickets can be purchased at any of the venues or online here.…
The Doek Festival 2016 – Capitals of Improvisation begins today!
Whether you’re biking, walking or using public transport, it’s good to know where you are going. Here’s a map with all Doek locations.
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Doek Festival 2016: April 29 – May 4 Doek Festival presents bands and musicians from the flourishing improv scenes in Amsterdam, Berlin and Chicago.
An action-packed six days with music, film & dance all over town: Bimhuis, Spinhuis, De Ruimte, Zaal 100, Plantagedok, De Ceuvel, Oedipus Brewery, Broedplaats Fenix, Maakland, Schellingwouderkerk and Korzo The Hague (on April 28).
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Check out the festival calendar!…
Day 3 of the Festival – Sunday 1st of May – ABC Real Book Bicycle Tour from 13:30 – 18:30 in various locations
After two evenings in the Bimhuis, hop on your bike and visit unusual locations in Amsterdam Noord for the now famous Amsterdam Real Book Bicycle Tour, this time interpeting the music of such great Amsterdam and Chicagoan improvisers as Guus Jansen, Sean Bergin, Sun Ra, Josh Berman and more.
During Doek Festival 2016’s ABC Real Book Bicycle Tour, festival artists from Amsterdam, Berlin and Chicago will give exciting performances in five special venues in Amsterdam Noord.…